Colorado Teen Falls 50 Feet into Abandoned Missile Silo

A teenage boy plunged into a decommissioned missile silo in Colorado, but quick-thinking rescue crews pulled off a daring life-saving mission. 🌐 #News #ArapahoeCountyCO #Colorado #Accident

ARAPAHOE COUNTY, CO – A dramatic rescue took place in Arapahoe County, Colorado on Wednesday when a curious teenage boy fell into an abandoned missile silo, plummeting 50 feet into the dark, dangerous depths. Emergency responders quickly rushed to the scene, setting up a complex operation to save the boy from the decommissioned Titan Missile Facility south of Watkins.

A Life-Threatening Fall

Around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, authorities received a report that a juvenile had fallen into the silo, located south of E. Quincy Avenue in Arapahoe County.

The teenager, who had fallen 40 to 50 feet, was trapped at the bottom of what is believed to be the exhaust vent tunnel of the former missile site. Sable Altura Fire Rescue (SAFR) joined Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue to respond to the emergency.

Quick and Coordinated Rescue Effort

The rescue teams wasted no time. SAFR crews devised a rope system to lower two members into the silo to assess the boy’s condition. Once they determined the extent of his injuries, the rescuers secured him in a harness.

With the help of South Metro Fire Rescue, the teams carefully hoisted both the teenager and the rescue crew back to safety.

The operation’s success was credited to the strong coordination between the three emergency agencies, ensuring a swift and effective rescue.

A Warning About Abandoned Military Sites

In a statement following the rescue, SAFR warned the public about the dangers posed by abandoned military infrastructure. The agency reminded everyone that these sites, such as old missile silos, are not safe to explore.

“PLEASE do not think for any moment, that these are safe environments to enter or explore,” SAFR said, emphasizing the risks associated with military sites scattered across Colorado’s eastern plains.

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